Veteran Resources

Organized by segment so you can find help fast — wherever you are in your veteran journey

🆘 In crisis right now? Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 (press 1) or text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7. You don't have to be enrolled in VA care.

How to use this page: Pick the segment that fits your situation and start with the free resources. Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) like DAV, VFW, and the American Legion provide free VA-accredited claims help — start there before paying anyone. VetClaimHQ does not receive payment from any organization listed.

🪖 Recently Discharged ⚔️ Combat Veterans ♿ Disabled Veterans 👩‍✈️ Female Veterans 🏠 Homeless / Housing-Insecure 👴 Older Veterans 🧠 Mental Health

🪖 Recently Discharged Veterans

Within 180 days of separation — or 1 year post-discharge for BDD — your first benefits decisions get easier with the right help.

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BDD (Benefits Delivery at Discharge)
File your disability claim 180–90 days before separation so benefits start the day after discharge.
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First-Time Claim Walkthrough
Step-by-step: forms, evidence, C&P exams, decision timelines.
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Government
VA Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Mandatory pre-separation workshops covering benefits, employment, education, and finance.
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Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
Free Rapid Response Referral Program — case managers help GWOT-era veterans navigate VA, employment, and education.
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VR&E (Chapter 31)
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment — career retraining with subsistence allowance if you have a service-connected disability.
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Education & GI Bill
Post-9/11, Montgomery, Chapter 35 DEA, transfer of benefits to dependents.
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⚔️ Combat Veterans

Combat service triggers presumptive benefits, healthcare priority, and toxic-exposure protections you may not realize you qualify for.

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PACT Act & Toxic Exposure
23+ presumptive conditions for burn pits, Agent Orange, Camp Lejeune, and radiation exposure.
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Burn Pits Presumptive Conditions
Cancers, respiratory diseases, and reproductive conditions automatically service-connected for post-9/11 deployers.
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DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
Free claims help from VA-accredited service officers. Strongest VSO for complex combat-era claims.
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Wounded Warrior Project
Benefits navigation, mental health, peer support, and career programs for post-9/11 wounded veterans and caregivers.
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Swords to Plowshares
San Francisco-based but serves nationally — free legal help, housing, employment, and supportive services for combat veterans.
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Government
VA Combat Vet Healthcare
5 years of free VA healthcare for combat veterans after separation — no income test, regardless of rating.
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♿ Disabled Veterans

Service-connected disability unlocks compensation, healthcare, caregiver support, state tax exemptions, and dependent benefits.

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VA Math Calculator
Combined ratings, bilateral factor, dependent allowances — see your true combined rating before you file.
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Rating Predictor
Search 744 conditions and 38 CFR criteria to estimate your rating before the C&P exam.
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Caregiver Support (PCAFC)
Monthly stipends, healthcare, and respite care for primary family caregivers of seriously disabled veterans.
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Dependents Guide
At 30%+, add spouse, children, and parents to your award for higher monthly compensation.
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Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
Free claims help and advocacy specifically for veterans with spinal cord injuries, MS, ALS, and similar conditions.
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Blinded Veterans Association
Peer support and advocacy for veterans with visual impairment — from any cause, any era.
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👩‍✈️ Female Veterans

Female veterans face higher rates of MST, specific reproductive health claims, and unique transition challenges. These resources are built for that.

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MST (Military Sexual Trauma) Claims
Relaxed-evidence rules, markers, and how to file an MST-related claim with confidentiality.
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Government
VA Center for Women Veterans
Women Veterans Call Center: 1-855-829-6636. Healthcare, benefits, and reproductive health navigation.
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Nonprofit
Women Veterans Alliance
Peer connection, career resources, and an annual Unconference for women veterans nationwide.
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Service Women's Action Network (SWAN)
Free helpline, MST advocacy, and policy work for women service members and veterans.
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Government
VA Women's Health Services
Designated Women's Health Primary Care Providers (DWHPCPs) at every VA facility — gender-specific care.
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Nonprofit
Final Salute Inc.
Transitional and permanent housing for homeless women veterans and their children.
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🏠 Homeless or Housing-Insecure Veterans

If you're homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, call 1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838). Free, confidential, 24/7.

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Homeless Veteran Programs
HUD-VASH, SSVF, Grant & Per Diem, and step-by-step on how to access each one.
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National Call Center for Homeless Veterans
1-877-4AID-VET (1-877-424-3838). Same-day connection to local VA homeless coordinators.
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HUD-VASH Program
Housing Choice Vouchers paired with VA case management for chronically homeless veterans.
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Government
SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families)
Short-term rental and emergency assistance to prevent homelessness or rapidly rehouse.
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Nonprofit
U.S.VETS
Transitional housing, mental health, and career services across 30+ cities for homeless veterans.
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Nonprofit
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Locator for community-based homeless veteran programs in every state.
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👴 Older Veterans & Survivors

Vietnam, Korea, and WWII-era veterans qualify for pension benefits, Aid & Attendance, and survivor compensation that many never apply for.

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VA Pension Guide
Wartime pension for low-income veterans 65+ — 2026 income limits and net worth rules.
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Aid & Attendance
Add-on benefit for veterans (and surviving spouses) who need help with daily activities or are housebound.
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Honor & Memorial Resources
Honor Flight, wreath sponsorship, military funeral honors, TAPS survivor support.
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Nonprofit
Elder Veterans Legal Aid Project
Free legal help for veterans 60+ with benefits, estate planning, and consumer protection issues.
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Legal
National Veterans Legal Services Program
Free legal representation for complex claims and appeals — especially Vietnam-era and presumptive condition denials.
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Government
VA Geriatrics & Extended Care
Adult day care, home-based primary care, nursing home, hospice, and respite programs.
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🧠 Mental Health Resources

PTSD, depression, anxiety, TBI, and substance use are common — and treatable. Care is available regardless of discharge status.

Crisis
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988 (press 1), text 838255, or chat online. Free, confidential, 24/7.
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Government
VA Mental Health Services
Same-day mental health appointments at any VA facility for any eligible veteran, no referral needed.
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Government
Make the Connection
Real veterans share recovery stories on PTSD, depression, substance use, and transition stress.
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Nonprofit
The Soldiers Project
Free, confidential mental health counseling for post-9/11 veterans, service members, and their families — no VA paperwork required.
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Nonprofit
Give an Hour
Network of mental health professionals providing free care to military families and veterans.
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Nonprofit
Cohen Veterans Network
20+ clinics nationwide offering free or low-cost mental health care for post-9/11 veterans and their families.
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🗺️ State-Specific Resources

Your state may offer property tax exemptions, education waivers, hiring preferences, and recreation perks on top of federal VA benefits.

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State Benefits Hub
All 50 states ranked and detailed — property tax, income tax, education, employment, recreation.
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Property Tax Exemptions
All 50 states with rating requirements — see if your home qualifies for full or partial exemption.
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Nonprofit
California Association of County Veterans Service Officers
CACVSO — locator for county-level VSOs across California offering free claims help.
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Government
CalVet (California Department of Veterans Affairs)
State-level benefits, Veterans Homes, education waivers, and CalVet home loans.
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